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La Lanterna

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Chocolate gelato (already ate half)
Chocolate gelato (already ate half)
Squid Ink Spaghetti Con Frutti di Mare
Squid Ink Spaghetti Con Frutti di Mare
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Interior
Risotto with seafood
Risotto with seafood
Front window and outdoor table
Front window and outdoor table
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Interior
180 W 25th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
+1 (650) 341-8877
http://www.lalanternasanmateo.com
Open since 2001, La Lanterna is a family-owned business with Ramon Lopez as Executive Chef and Jennifer Villa-McGuffin service as manager. Prior to opening, Ramon and Jennifer were employed at various fine dining restaurants in the San Francisco Peninsula. With his own signature style, Chef Ramon has received numerous accolades and is honored to serve you at La Lanterna.

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4.0358 reviews
Georgi S.
2/7/2025

From the greeting and seating our experience at La Lanterna was a stellar experience Our Main server Merrick,got Everything Perfect for us! The 2 dishes we ordered were wonderful, the...

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Camille E.
10/14/2024

I always appreciate when outdoor space is accommodated--we had tables outside, even though it was just on the sidewalk in front of the restaurant (there is no established parklet or terrace...

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Steve C.
1/14/2025

This is our go-to spot for great Italian food. They're the best! Staff is friendly, food is delicious, and ambience is warm and inviting. What more could you want?

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Jill R.
11/6/2024

Once again La Lanterna was spectacular! Today for lunch I brought my Northern Italian aunt who was in her time the best Italian cook around. To find anywhere that serves polenta as delicious is...

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Kenneth T.
11/21/2023

Totally enjoyed the array of food I had here for a friend's birthday party. The restaurant has a private room that is reservable and it provides a cozy setting for a private function - and they...

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